Sometimes, despite our best efforts, dental damage occurs and needs to be dealt with. The good news is that modern restorations are more natural looking and better fitting than ever before. Keep reading to learn more about customizing crowns from our Santa Monica crowns dentist…
Natural Tooth Shape
Before we get started crafting your crown, our team will take a look at your natural smile for inspiration. We will shape your restoration to match your existing tooth shape—be it angular or more rounded. This attention to detail is critical for achieving seamless looking results.
Size
The next thing to consider is how large or small a dental restoration should be. Unfortunately, many hastily made crowns are too large or too small for the patient’s smile. As you would imagine, this creates aesthetic problems for the patient. But, more importantly, a poorly sized crown can actually negatively affect the patient’s bite, and contribute to tooth wear and TMJ problems.
Adjacent Teeth
We will also look to the teeth immediately surrounding your restoration, in order to ensure a seamless and attractive result. Keep in mind that, because crowns cannot be lightened with teeth whitening treatments, you really want to have your smile lightened before we place your crown. Post-whitening our team can color-match your restoration to your whitened smile.
If you think you could benefit from restorative treatment, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our Santa Monica crowns dentist to get more information or to schedule a consultation. We’re here to help you get the treatment you need to smile confidently again!